Transportable Container and Method for Collecting Recyclable Waste

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a transportable container for collecting recyclable waste which includes a receiving chamber with an opening which opens from outside into the receiving chamber. The waste can be introduced into the receiving chamber through the opening. Pressure equalizing means are provided for the container which makes it possible for air to escape from the receiving chamber to the surroundings thereof in the case of a closed opening when the container is compressed from outside.

1 . A transportable container for collecting recyclable waste, comprising
 an accommodating space with at least one closable opening, which opens out into the accommodating space from the outside,   characterized by
 the provision of an outer casing which encloses the accommodating space, and 
 pressure-equalizing means which allows air to escape out of the accommodating space to its surroundings when the opening is closed and the container is pressed together or subjected to a force from the outside. 
   
     
     
         2 . The container as claimed in  claim 1 , including a sack-like bag with an opening, the bag is located with the outer casing, the accommodating space is formed by the bag. 
     
     
         3 . The container as claimed in  claim 2 , characterized in that the bag is designed in the form of a liner which is fastened at at least one point on the inner wall of the outer casing. 
     
     
         4 . The container as claimed in  claim 3 , characterized in that the bag is designed as sheet material or in the form of a net. 
     
     
         5 . The container as claimed in  claim 1 , characterized in that the pressure-equalizing means are designed in the form of a pressure-relief valve which is in fluid connection with the accommodating space the in the form of an arrangement selected form the group consisting of 1) a perforation arrangement in the outer casing, or at least one venting hole in the outer casing. 
     
     
         6 . The container as defined in  claim 1 , characterized in that the opening is dimensioned sufficiently large for it to be possible for the accommodating space to be filled with recyclable waste in the form of solid bodies. 
     
     
         7 . The container as defined in  claim 1 , characterized in that the accommodating space can be closed at its opening by a lid, by a tie, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The container as claimed in  claim 7 , characterized in that the lid can be connected to the container in such a manner as to prevent detachment of the lid from the container when the lid is not fitted on the opening. 
     
     
         9 . The container as claimed in  claim 7 , characterized in that the lid can be fitted on the opening by a screw closure or rotary closure. 
     
     
         10 . The container as claimed in  claim 8 , characterized in that the lid is of elastic design and can be latched over an undercut by way of a peripheral region of the opening. 
     
     
         11 . The container as defined in  claim 1 , characterized in that the accommodating space contains a plurality of chambers which can be filled via the opening, the chambers are formed within the accommodating space along a longitudinal extent of the container and parallel to one another. 
     
     
         12 . The container as claimed in  claim 11 , characterized in that four chambers are formed in the accommodating space, the four chambers as seen in a cross section in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the container form uniformly spaced-apart quadrants. 
     
     
         13 . The container as defined in  claim 1 , characterized in that the container is in the form of an elongate cuboid which has a volume between 500 cm 3  and 3000 cm 3 . 
     
     
         14 . The container as defined in  claim 1 , characterized in that the outer casing is based on cardboard. 
     
     
         15 . The container as defined in  claim 1 , characterized in that the outer casing is produced in one piece, prior to the container being used and the accommodating space being filled correspondingly with recyclable waste, the outer casing can be folded in particular along its longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         16 . (canceled) 
     
     
         17 . The container as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the bag is in surface contact with the inner wall of the outer casing. 
     
     
         18 . The container as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the bag essentially fully lines the inner wall of the outer casing. 
     
     
         19 . The container as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the bag is produced from a plastic material. 
     
     
         20 . The container as claimed in  claim 2 , characterized in that the pressure-equalizing means are designed in the form of a pressure-relief valve which is in fluid connection with the accommodating space in the form of an arrangement selected from the group consisting of 1) a perforation arrangement in the bag, or 2) at least one venting hole in the bag. 
     
     
         21 . The container as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the perforation arrangement is designed in the form of a predetermined breaking point and opens or ruptures from a certain excess pressure within the accommodating space. 
     
     
         22 . The container as claimed in  claim 20 , wherein the perforation arrangement is designed in the form of a predetermined breaking point and opens or ruptures from a certain excess pressure within the accommodating space. 
     
     
         23 . The container as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the outer casing on its inside and/or outside has a further coating in the form of an aluminum foil which is moisture-repellent, thermally insulating, or combinations thereof.